About this episode
Welcome to Sisters in Sobriety! Today, Sonia and Kathleen are here to help you navigate the challenges of sobriety, and we’re joined by a powerhouse guest—Amity Cooper. Amity is an entrepreneur, mental health professional, and Lifebook facilitator, helping people rebuild their lives after rehab. From her 40-acre equine ranch in Colorad Amity’s approach is holistic, compassionate, and innovative. How do mental health and recovery intersect? What are the biggest challenges in treating mental health and addiction simultaneously? How can polyvagal exercises, mind-body alignment, and habit-building support long-term sobriety? And, what role does emerging technology like VR and AI play in the future of therapy? Amity also opens up about her personal journey from the corporate world to therapy, navigating a career crisis, and finding purpose beyond external success. She shares powerful lessons on resilience, rethinking limiting beliefs, and stepping into a purpose-driven life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re at a crossroads in sobriety, this episode will inspire you to take control and design a life you love. This is Sisters in Sobriety, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our Substack for extra tips, tricks, and resources. Time-Stamped Highlights [00:00:00] Sonia & Kathleen welcome Amity to the podcast [00:01:01] Amity’s background in entrepreneurship, mental health, and recovery coaching [00:04:00] The moment of crisis that led Amity to shift her career to mental health [00:06:25] Redefining recovery as a life transition, not just addiction [00:09:00] Why addiction is often a coping mechanism for deeper issues [00:12:00] Sonia shares personal struggles with family mental health challenges [00:14:00] Breaking free from externally driven life paths [00:17:00] The biggest challenges in early recovery & how to navigate them [00:19:00] The importance of morning and evening routines for stability [00:21:30] How nature, movement, and polyvagal exercises help with grounding [00:24:00] A deep dive into the polyvagal nervous system and emotional regulation [00:29:00] The Life Book System—how to rewrite your personal narrative [00:33:00] Why most people settle for mediocrity and how to break free [00:37:00] The future of therapy—VR sessions, AI diagnostics & tech-driven support [00:43:00] How AI is revolutionizing therapy, but won’t replace human intuition [00:49:00] The barriers to mental health access and how technology can solve them [00:52:00] Kathleen’s Himalayan shawl story and why it holds deep meaning [00:54:00] Final thoughts from Amity—how to create a purpose-driven life Links & How to Work with Amity Amity’s Website - Learn more about Amity’s work Clinical Career Collective - Amity’s company supporting mental health professionals Sisters In Sobriety Substack - Find more tips, tricks, resources, and community Sisters In Sobriety Email Sisters In Sobriety Instagram Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast Kathleen’s Instagram Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.